Nepal has a rich geography. The mountainous north has eight of the world’s ten tallest mountains, including the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest, called Sagarmatha (सगरमाथा) in Nepali. It contains more than 240 peaks over 20,000 ft (6,096 m) above sea level.[8] The fertile and humid south is heavily urbanised.

Hinduism is practised by about 81% of Nepalis, making it the country with the highest percentage of Hindu followers; Buddhism is linked historically with Nepal and is practiced by 9%, Islam by 4.4%, Kirat 3%, Christianity 1.4%, and animism 0.4%.[2]

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About CNFS

Chicagoland Nepali Friendship Society (CNFS) is a registered 501 (c) (3) tax exempt charitable non-profit organization. It was established in 2007 to support Nepali (Nepalese) immigrants in Chicagoland area.The number of Nepalese immigrants coming to Chicago is increasing every year.